Well, not quite. But in case you haven't heard, Porsche has decided to bring its first, inline four-cylinder model since the 968 to the United States. And guess what? I have one in my driveway! A new 2017 Porsche Macan 2.0 Turbo.

A little background first. For daily drivers, we have a lot of Audis in our family. I've had a couple of A4s, now an A5, and my wife drives a Q5 — all powered by Audi's 2.0 Turbo. The 2.0T is a great power plant, excellent performance and mileage, easy to work on and maintain.

You also may know the Porsche Macan crossover SUV (launched in 2015) is based on the Q5, so there are similarities. The power plants for the Macan started with the six cylinder, but there was always a four cylinder in Europe. The questions was, would Porsche bring this configuration to the U.S.?

Many thought "no," but last spring Porsche decided "yes." And it just so happened that our trusty 2011 Q5 2.0T was ready for replacement. I approached my wife, and we agreed a new Macan 2.0T would be our next vehicle.

The Macan 2.0T starts at $47,500 and is fairly well equipped. There hasn't been a new Porsche available at the sub-$50K price point for many years — early 2000 Boxster? — but just like any new Porsche, there are options galore available, and the price rises easily.

Since we were originally looking to replace the Q5 with another Q5, I discussed the options with the wife, and we exercised much control to stay just over our Q5 budget. We kept the options to a minimum and after dealer negotiations, we were out the door for under $50K. The salesman said he could not remember the last time they sold a new Porsche for under $50K.

Then, we waited. The Macan finally showed up Aug. 4. The dealer had it sitting in the center of the showroom when we picked it up.

With 252 horsepower and 273 pounds of torque, the Macan moves right down the road.

So, my impressions? It's a beauty! The design of the body is fantastic. I'm not sure which I like better, the clam shell hood in the front or the tailgate with those magnificent taillights and quarter panel bulges in the rear.

The Macan just looks good from any angle. We picked white as the exterior color for our Macan for the sole reason of showing off all those great body accents. Washing it and appreciating that great design is a pleasure.

The interior is well appointed and superbly crafted, exuding a pleasurable tactile experience in every area. It is interesting how Porsche added their performance lineage to many of the interior components.

You start with the bucket seats that are comfortable and easy to get into, while offering just the right amount of bolstering for the driver and passenger. Next is the steering wheel that seems just the right size. The cockpit is designed with the driver in mind, with everything placed in a great location. The PCM is very intuitive and easy to reach. The PDK paddles feel great with a solid, quality operation.

Of course, performance is present in every operation of the Macan. With 252 horsepower and 273 pounds of torque, the Macan moves right down the road. It brakes quickly, but the most noticeable difference from the Q5 is the handling. The Macan is planted and loves the turns. What a blast.

I almost don't want to mention it here, but the Macan is a practical vehicle with plenty of room for four people and five in a pinch. Storage is more than adequate, and it is friendly when pressed into family duty.

I ordered the optional roof rails so we'll be able to mount the Thule container when we bring my daughter to college next year. And we are seeing a solid 22 mpg around town and 26 mpg with some highway travel. That's impressive, and the Macan isn't even broken in yet.

So, how about that 968 comparison? Well, these are two different types of vehicles separated by 24 years of production. That said, they do share some similarities. Pop the hood, and you will see that inline 2.0 four-cylinder looking similar to the 3.0 in the 968s. And there is a ton of room in the Macan engine bay — I look forward to performing my first oil change.

Pop the hood, and you will see an inline 2.0 four-cylinder in the Macan 2.0T (right) that looks similar to the 3.0 in the 968s (left).

But I think the area they are most similar is the "fun factor" driving experience they deliver, which is standard equipment with any Porsche. How great will it be to have a big smile on my face when I depart for my next long, family trip.

Thanks Porsche for building a new one for me! We love it.